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LOT 15:
Yellow jade dragon-shaped ornament, Han Dynasty
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Sold for: €1,800
Start price:
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750
Estimated price :
€750 - €1,500
Buyer's Premium: 27%
VAT: 21%
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Yellow jade dragon-shaped ornament, Han Dynasty
A yellow jade ornament or pendant in the shape of a dragon. The shape is curled up, its tail is coppered, and with its mouth open it shows a sharp tongue and its maw. The eyes are bulging and on the back it has hair, wings and scales in the form of spirals or clouds. The legs are short and join the rest of the body. The details are depicted by carving and engraving in great detail. The patina is visible due to its age. It is held in place by a cord at the back. Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Size: 9.5 x 6.3 cm; Thickness: 1.8 cm; Weight: 111 gr
Provenance: Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, from 1980.-Previous owner of lot: 48, (Imperial white jade "ziqiang buxi" seal, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736 - 1795)) Auctioned: Important Hong Kong Collection, Tommy Lam - Asian Art. 25 October 2023. Darley Auctions.
